President Donald Trump’s recent actions have upended America’s role in the world, causing concern among European governments and other democratic nations. Trump’s decision to vote against a UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been seen as a significant shift in US policy.
The Trump administration’s actions have created an opportunity for China to expand its influence in the Asia-Pacific region, Africa, and Eastern Europe, according to experts. European nations are preparing for a future without the US as a trusted ally, with some seeking alternative partners and markets, possibly in China. The decision has raised fears among Asian allies that the US may not come to their aid if China seeks to expand its territory, with the US image as a champion of democratic rule and a counterweight to autocracy being radically altered.